Question

. The rule that essentially requires a judge to decide later cases in the same manner that earlier cases were decided is called the:

1. Doctrine of consistency.
2. Doctrine of precedent.
3. Rule of law.
4. Doctrine of principle.

7. The ‘Purpose Approach’ of statutory interpretation allows for:

1. The application of the literal meaning of words only.
2. A review by the people suggesting the legislation.
3. The use of the concept of ultra vires.
4. The use of extrinsic and intrinsic materials to determine what parliament intended.

8. Which of the following statements best describes the concept of ‘separation of powers’?

1. No person is above or beyond the law.
2. Power is divided between the legislature, executive and judiciary.
3. Power is divided between the State and Commonwealth Governments.
4. Power is divided between the State and Territory Governments.

9. Which of the following is a correct outline of the order of State courts from lowest to highest?

a. District Court, Supreme Court and High Court.

b. Magistrates Court, District Court, High Court and Supreme Court.

3. Magistrates Court, District Court, Supreme Court and High Court.
4. District Court, Magistrates Court, Supreme Court and High Court.

10. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

1. A Bill is a law that has been passed through parliament.
2. The judiciary’s role is to make law.
3. In a bicameral legislature a proposed piece of legislation only needs to pass through one house of parliament.
4. The role of the executive is to carry out and administer laws created by the legislature.

Answer 1

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1. Doctrine of precedent: The doctrine of precedent is the rule that would require a judge to decide later cases for the same manner as the earlier cases were decided.

2. The use of extrinsic and intrinsic materials to determine what parliament intended: The purpose Approach of statutory interpretation would allow for the use of intrinsic and extrinsic material for determining what the parliament intended with the words.

3. Power is divided between the legislature, executive and judiciary: The powers are divided into three main division under the seperation of powers which are legislature, executive and judiciary.

4. Magistrates Court, District Court, High Court and Supreme Court: The courts as per the ranking from lowest to highest are Magistrates Court then District Courts then High Courts and then Supreme Courts.